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Edmonton Folk Music Festival with Half Moon Run, Margo Price, and more

Aug 10, 2023  ·  Gallagher Park, Edmonton, AB Gallagher Park, Edmonton, AB

Edmonton Folk Music Festival
Aug 10
Edmonton Folk Music Festival
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Grace Petrie is a folk singer-songwriter and activist from Leicester, UK, known for her emotive anthem "Farewell to Welfare." Her witty takes on life, love, and politics have made her a respected voice in UK's folk scene.
Ben Harper, born in California, blends folk, blues, and rock with social activism. He has won three Grammys, sold 15M+ records, and collaborated with artists like Taj Mahal, Mavis Staples, Jack Johnson, and Ringo Starr. He founded Mad Bunny Records in 2020.
Australian brothers Sam and Josh Teskey captivate with their soulful blues, folk, and rock. Known for timeless albums, a Grammy nod, and ARIA wins, they're a global sensation.
Aysanabee, an award-winning Oji-Cree artist, blends indie, soul, and electronic sounds. First Indigenous artist to win Canada's JUNO for Alternative Album and Songwriter of the Year.
Half Moon Run, formed via Craigslist in Montreal's Mile End in 2009, features multi-instrumentalists Devon, Conner, and Dylan. The band released their platinum debut, "Dark Eyes" in 2012, and has won two Juno Awards with their inventive musical style.
Chicago-born Eric D. Johnson's Fruit Bats blend indie folk-rock with influences from the Byrds and Kinks. Known for warm vocals, hits include "Tripper," reaching the Billboard Heatseekers. Collaborated with Califone, The Shins, and My Morning Jacket. Released under labels like Sub Pop and Merge; notable for albums like Absolute Loser and Gold Past Life.
Alabama-born singer-songwriter Drayton Farley blends Americana, Country, Rock, and Folk, echoing legends like Dylan. Known for raw, soulful storytelling of Southern life.
Swedish troubadour Kristian Matsson, aka The Tallest Man on Earth, captivates with raw voice and guitar. Known for energetic live shows and introspective songwriting, Matsson crafts songs exploring life's big questions. Live performances are dynamic and engaging.
Juno nominee and Polaris Prize longlisted musician Tim Baker, from St. John’s, Newfoundland, blends masterful songwriting with holiday warmth in "Full Rainbow of Light." Known for his international tours and selling out venues like Massey Hall, Baker continues his artistic evolution with a bridge between full-band strength and solo vulnerability.
Canadian-born Feist is known for her warm, haunting voice blending indie rock, jazz-pop, and folk. Her album "Let It Die" featured "Mushaboom," while "The Reminder" gave her global fame with "1234." Collaborated with Peaches and Broken Social Scene, Feist has won multiple Juno Awards. Multitudes (2023) showcases her theatrical, evolving style.
Born in Johannesburg, now in Colorado, Gregory Alan Isakov is a horticulturist turned musician known for indie-rock and folk. With albums like "Evening Machines" (Grammy-nominated) and "Appaloosa Bones," his velvet baritone captivates listeners. He tours internationally and collaborates with U.S. symphonies. Offstage, he runs Starling Farm in Boulder County.
Born in Gambia to a Griot family, Sona Jobarteh is the first female virtuoso Kora player. She blends traditional music with modern styles, gaining global recognition and advocating for social and educational reforms in Africa.
Jeremie Albino, a Canadian artist renowned for his emotive storytelling and dynamic performances, collaborated with The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach on his Easy Eye Sound debut. Known for his Southern psychedelia and 60s blues-rock style, Jeremie has shared the stage with Orville Peck and Sierra Ferrell.
Formed in Kalamazoo, Greensky Bluegrass merges rock and Americana, known for hits like "If Sorrows Swim." They’ve shared stages with Béla Fleck and hit #1 on bluegrass charts.
Vieux Farka Touré, Malian singer-guitarist, blends West African roots with blues, jazz, and rock. Son of Ali Farka Touré, he played at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Collaborated with Dave Matthews and Khruangbin; known for albums like "The Secret" and "Les Racines."
Born in Canada, Sue Foley is renowned for her Texas blues style, wielding her pink Fender Telecaster, Pinky. Known for hits like "Dallas Man," Foley's collaborations include Lavelle White and Angela Strehli. Her album "PINKY'S BLUES" showcases her devotion to blues with classics like "Stop These Teardrops" and "Boogie Real Low."
Alabama-born The Secret Sisters blend country-folk in their harmonious songs addressing life, love, and womanhood's challenges. Known for deep lyrics and captivating style, they inspire with insightful themes.
Nick Shoulders blends punk's defiance with gritty country music, rooted in his family's vocal traditions. Known for his authentic, joyful style, he often collaborates with influences like Hazel Dickens.
Valerie June, known for her distinctive voice and style, is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter from Tennessee. She blends love and joy in her music, with albums like "Pushin’ Against A Stone" and "The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers." Praised by Bob Dylan, she has collaborated with M. Ward, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and Norah Jones. Her songs resonate with emotional honesty and optimism.
Margo Price, Nashville-born country singer, rose to fame with her honest, classic style on her debut *Midwest Farmer’s Daughter*. Known for truth-telling songs and collaborations with country legends.
DakhaBrakha is a world-music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. Founded by avant-garde director Vladyslav Troitskyi, they blend Ukrainian folk with global rhythms, using Indian, Arabic, African, and Australian instruments. Known for powerful vocals and theatrical performances, their unique "ethnic chaos" sound promotes cultural liberation worldwide.
New Orleans’ Cha Wa blends brass band and Mardi Gras Indian styles, known for energetic funk and soulful hits like “My People.” Grammy-nominated, they celebrate freedom and city culture.
Julian Taylor's "Pathways," co-produced with Colin Linden, features insightful tracks on overcoming life's struggles. The acoustic title track, co-written with Robert Priest and featuring Allison Russell, encapsulates themes of righteousness, acceptance, and enlightenment.
Darlingside, known for baroque folk-pop and exquisite harmonies, is praised for intelligent songwriting. Albums include "Extralife" and "Fish Pond Fish," produced with Peter Katis.
Dervish, from Sligo, Ireland, is a top traditional Irish band known for fiery live shows and strong musicianship. They've self-released 12 albums, toured globally, and won a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award.
Le Vent du Nord, a cornerstone of Canadian folk, hails from Quebec. Known for French-Canadian and Celtic influences, they shine with rich harmonies sung in French. Their Juno-winning debut in 2003 set the stage for collaborations with De Temps Antan and award-winning albums like "Symphonique."
Mariel Buckley, a genuine Americana singer-songwriter, blends melancholic folk with 90s alt-rock influences. Known for sharp vocals and magnetic live shows, she’s acclaimed for albums like *Driving In The Dark* and *Everywhere I Used To Be*.
Tatiana Hargreaves, an acclaimed old time and bluegrass musician, won first at Clifftop Contest and featured on Laurie Lewis' GRAMMY-nominated album. She collaborates with legends like Gillian Welch and tours with Allison de Groot. Teaches at UNC.
Haitian-Canadian Wesli blends Haitian voodoo, rara, roots, reggae, Afrobeat & hip-hop. A Juno winner, he’s known for rich, festive sounds and powerful messages of hope.
The Paper Kites, an Australian band, blend folk/rock/Americana, boasting over a billion streams. Known for hits like 'Bloom,' certified platinum in multiple countries, they've toured globally, captivating audiences with heartfelt performances. Their albums earned ARIA nominations for Best Blues & Roots and Best Adult Contemporary Album.
Irish singer-songwriter David Keenan blends raw, poetic folk with haunting storytelling. Known for his Irish #1 album, acclaimed tours, a poetry book, film scores, and the documentary ‘Words on Canvas.’
Old Crow Medicine Show, known for energetic folk and Americana, started busking in 1998. They've won 2 Grammys, were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, and their hit "Wagon Wheel" is double-platinum.
Tami Neilson, a Canadian-born artist, is a powerhouse in R&B and country music. Known for her bold style, she collaborates with iconic names and delivers hits like a "fire-breathing R&B belter."

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